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Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · 4h

🌟 Save the Date – 19th March 2026! 🌟

The Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity Gala Dinner is back with a brand new venue and the same promise of an unforgettable evening of celebration and collaboration.

Book your table today! 🍽️🎶
www.gmmayorscharity.org.uk/gala-dinner-...

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · 2d

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Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · 2d

Join us virtually on Monday 10th November, 12:30–1:30pm 👉 www.gmmayorscharity.org.uk/events/a-bed...

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Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · 5d

Want a real fright this halloween?

8,750 children across Greater Manchester are without a stable place to call home.

This payday, you can help transform lives.

Donate today.
👉 www.gmmayorscharity.org.uk/donate

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · 7d

Will we see you at the GREATer Manchester Pub Quiz? 🍻

Spaces are limited! Don’t miss out 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/greater-ma...

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Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · 9d

Our Gala Dinner is BACK on Thursday 19th March 2026 and we’ll be releasing tickets next Wednesday, and sponsorship packages next Friday.

Want advance preview of the sponsorship packages?

📧 Email us today to get on the preview list - [email protected]

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · 13d

You can do a lot with a small budget! Our '1,000 Beds for Christmas' digital campaign delivers a strong message and gets people donating.

We're proud to see the 2024 edition shortlisted for the Prolific North Marketing Awards in the Best Small Budget Campaign category. ❄️

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · 14d

One tap = One step towards ending homelessness in Greater Manchester 💚

Want to learn more about the impact of your donation?
Join our online panel discussion to hear directly from commissioners, providers and partners behind the ABEN scheme.

📆 Monday 10th November, 12:30-1:30
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Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · 19d

£11,000 RAISED AT SEDDON'S CHARITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT! ⚽️

A huge thank you to our Ambassador Joe Farrar and the team at Seddon for organising this brilliant event in support of World Homeless Day 2025.

Together, we can end homelessness.

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · 20d

Join us at Junction for the GREATer Manchester Pub Quiz!

Entry is £32 per team - the cost of one night of accommodation through 'A Bed Every Night.'

📆 Thursday 27th November from 6:00pm

Sign up now:
www.eventbrite.com/e/greater-ma...

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · 23d

Join thousands of runners and walkers for the 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness!

👉 More info: www.the24hourrun.co.uk/events/manch...

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · 26d

This World Homeless Day let us reintroduce ourselves. 💚

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · 28d

Last week we hosted a panel discussion on the power of cash, exploring different models of financial assistance. Direct, unconditional cash transfers for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness have a huge amount of potential to drive lasting change.

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · 29d

We’re so pleased to welcome Aydin Djemal, Lori Hoinkes, and Rachel Chesters to the Board of Trustees at Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity.

Each of them brings a passion, unique experience, and a deep commitment to helping end homelessness and the need for rough sleeping across Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · Oct 6

Will you sleepout to help end homelessness? 🌃💤

Come along with your colleagues for a night under the stars at Manchester’s 2025 Sleepout.

Sign up via the link below and choose Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity as your referral.

🔗 ceosleepout.co.uk/manchester/

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · Oct 3

This is something we have been urging for at Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity through our series of roundtables, and we'd love to hear from others who share that mission - get in touch today!

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Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · Oct 3

Instead of pouring billions into emergency measures, the government should invest in delivering genuinely affordable and social rent homes.

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Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · Oct 3

In Greater Manchester, nearly 6,000 families with over 8,500 children are in temporary accommodation rather than stable, secure, settled homes. Nearly 1,300 are in hostels or B&Bs.

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Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · Oct 3

The latest figures reveal local councils across the country spent a total of £2.8 billion on temporary accommodation in 2024/25.

We're investing too much in short-term, 'temporary' fixes, rather than lasting, sustainable solutions.

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Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · Oct 1

Last chance to VOTE!

We’re thrilled to be nominated as Most-Loved Charity in the I Love Manchester Awards, but we need your support to make it happen!

👉 Vote here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
🗳️ Voting closes this Friday 3rd October

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · Sep 29

Places are limited. Register now - www.eventbrite.com/e/the-power-...

📍 House of Books & Friends, M2 4AH
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Power of Cash Panel Discussion

Join our panel discussion to explore the power of direct cash transfers as a support for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

www.eventbrite.com

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · Sep 29

Join us this Thursday at House of Book and Friends as we spotlight debates on direct cash transfers.

The panel will be chaired by our CEO, Dr Fran Darlington-Pollock, alongside speakers from the Migrant Destitution Fund, GMBOP Pathfinder, Greater Change, and the Centre for Homelessness Impact.

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Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · Sep 29

"We know that women have said to us the drop-in is a lifeline for them"

We're proud to support Manchester Action on Street Health's drop in centre, giving funding towards the operational costs of this lifeline.

Help us grow that lifeline, donate today: www.gmmayorscharity.org.uk/donate

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · Sep 26

Tap to Donate from wherever you are in the city! 🏙️

Join our mission to end homelessness and the need for rough sleeping in Greater Manchester through one tap of your card.

Funds raised go towards the frontline of the homelessness crisis.

Keep your eyes peeled and get tapping! 💚

Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity @gmmayorscharity.bsky.social · Sep 25

We’re extremely proud to announce that Manchester’s 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness has been shortlisted for Leading Live Event of the Year at This Is Manchester Awards! 🏆🏃‍♂️